Book description
Topics in Applied Psychology offers a range of accessible, integrated
texts ideal for courses in applied psychology. The books are written by
leading figures in their field and provide a comprehensive academic and
professional insight into each topic. They incorporate a range of
features to bring psychology to life including case histories, research
methods, ethical debate and learner activities. Each chapter opens with
learning objectives to consolidate key points. A reading list and sample
essay questions at the end of chapters enable further independent study.
The series also offers an appreciation of multiple perspectives,
examines the relationship between psychology and other cognate
disciplines and discusses recent developments in each field. Topics in
Applied Psychology will provide you with the tools you need to engage
with, enjoy and understand your applied psychology discipline,
ultimately ensuring confidence and success in exams as well as a
comprehensive grounding in the profession. Educational Psychology
explores the role of the educational psychologist, firstly by examining
cognitive development, cognitive psychology and individual differences
and secondly through the analysis of social development and social
psychology. Controversies and dilemmas in research and professional
practice are discussed throughout the book. An initial chapter focuses
on the development, contemporary nature and context of educational
psychology as a profession, outlining especially the requirements for
and the nature of professional training. Current debates and challenges
are introduced within a diverse range of topics in cognition, learning
and instruction, such as, intelligence, language development, dyslexia,
maths anxiety, instructional psychology and inclusion. Similarly, topics
covering social, emotional and behavioural issues in school - behaviour
management and attributions, bullying, autism, school phobia, pupil
identity and school ethos - are explored in terms of their roots in
psychology theory and research and their high profile within public
policy and decision making. The integrated and interactive approach,
combined with the comprehensive coverage, make this book the ideal
companion for courses in applied educational psychology. Norah
Frederickson is Professor of Educational Psychology at University
College London and Senior Educational Pscyhologist with Buckinghamshire
County Council. Andy Miller is Special Professor of Educational
Psychology at the University of Nottingham and Senior Educational
Psychologist with Derby City Council. Tony Cline is Co-Director of the
CPD Doctorate in Educational Psychology at University College London and
Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Bedfordshire.
